Manufacturing Associate 3rd Shift

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
Vandalia, IL
Job Description Summary

Job Description

Manufacturing Associate

About GE Aerospace:

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

Working at our Vandalia Facilities :

Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton-known widely as the birthplace of aviation-where the Wright Brothers built the world's first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 25 acres right off Interstate 75.

At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of military and commercial customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.

Role Overview:

A Manufacturing Associate furthers production on all customer applications across the site, primarily focused one or more of the following areas, according to the needs of the business:

  • Build up electrical harness assemblies and other types of controllers.
  • Review, understand, and follow procedures, specifications, and other instructions.
  • Perform mechanical measurements using scales, calipers, and gages.
  • Use pneumatic and hand tools to perform assembly tasks and complete assemblies using nuts, bolts, and screws.
  • Solder and braze assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components.
  • Perform potting, coating, and cleaning of all components.
  • Coat assemblies with solutions per specifications.
  • Mix varnishes and/or paint and measure viscosity.
  • Apply basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, decimals, and whole numbers).
  • Conform to all EHS guidelines, including but not limited to, wearing proper PPE.
  • General upkeep of the site, including but not limited to janitorial duties, moving furniture, grounds-keeping, and general labor.

The Ideal Candidate:
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment.
  • Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
  • Strong attention to detail and knowledge of production processes.
  • Manual dexterity to perform assembly tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Proficient with a computer.

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions, procedures, and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Assembly experience, ideally with electronic assemblies.
  • Manufacturing or mechanical work experience.
  • Taking mechanical measurements using scales, calipers, and gages.
  • Soldering and brazing.
  • Using pneumatic tools and hand tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers, etc.).
  • Performing light machining (drill press, flush/backflush, lead cutting, stripping, forming, etc.).
  • Forklift license (desired for shipping, receiving and stockroom).

Additional Information:
  • Pay starts at $18.05 per hour + 10% Shift Differential
  • 3rd Shift hours are Monday - Thursday 10pm - 6:30am
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds repetitively, occasionally lift up to 35 pounds non-repetitively, and some-times lift over 35 pounds with assistance.
  • Involves working in an area where there may be moderate noise intensity (85 to 89.9 dBs) and areas where hearing protection is required.
  • Involves working in an area where, due to normal machining operations there may be dust, fumes, or smoke (not over OSHA permissible exposure levels)

Closing:

We strive to keep a fun and enjoyable shop atmosphere while maintaining the highest level of quality work output. We work together to make the impossible happen and we are looking for people like YOU to join us! We're looking for team-oriented individuals with the ability to share ideas and make recommendations with peers and leadership.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Posted 2025-12-18

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